WE THE PEOPLE

Americans will be grappling with a number of sensitive and critical issues throughout 2014 and beyond. Some new, some old and some never-ending – concerns about race, religion, violence, politics, guns, climate change, war and civic responsibility are just some of the issues that may polarize all or segments of the nation. We The People will bring awareness to different viewpoints in the hopes of educating its readership. Please be encouraged to join in and share your perspective.

On World AIDS Day 2014, President Obama thanks all those who are fighting AIDS on the front-lines and are helping the world to achieve an AIDS-free generation.

Source: The White House / The White House YouTube Channel

Photo(s) of the Day

Source: The White House

President Barack Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha shop for Christmas gifts at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C., on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Barack Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia look in on Mac, one of two turkeys spared this year from the Thanksgiving dinner table by presidential pardon, in the East Room of the White House prior to the annual National Thanksgiving Turkey pardon ceremony, Nov. 26, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

PHOTO(s) OF THE DAY

SOURCE: Department of Defense /Defense News Lead Photo

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Genuardi goes through breathing techniques during a gas mask fit test Nov. 21, 2014, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The fit test is used to ensure the mask will work properly during emergency situations. Genuardi is a 39th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning section chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Cory W. Bush)

Capt. Roy Poor III opens the canopy of an F-16C Fighting Falcon Nov. 24, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Poor landed there to refuel before making his way back to Toledo Air National Guard Base, Ohio. Poor is a 180th Fighter Wing F-16 pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Harry Brexel)